Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $38-54 per hour

PennState Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type : Staff

JOB SUMMARY :

Our state-of-the-art OR suites are home to many progressive and innovative surgical teams that are energized by a variety of challenging and dynamic cases. Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center is central Pennsylvania’s only academic medical center, and Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients, making it an amazing place to grow and maintain a rich, lifelong nursing career.

The operating room suites consist of 35 operating rooms and 4 procedure rooms, where approximately 30,000 surgeries are performed annually, including but not limited to general, vascular, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, orthopedic, ENT, transplantation, gynecology, urology, plastic and reconstructive, and pediatric surgeries of all kinds.

The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan for the perioperative patient. Another vital function of the RN is to serve as a patient advocate during times of vulnerability by utilizing required critical thinking skills, and practical experience regarding the care of the OR patient.

Any requirements for monthly on-call or weekend rotations will be discussed during the interview process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1-2 years of previous Operating Room RN experience

BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently.

Able to lift / carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.

Able to push / pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.

Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.

Able to use hand for simple / firm grasping.

In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to :

Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Medical Benefits (No waiting period)

Dental and Vision Benefits

Penn State University Tuition Assistance (Full-Time Employees)

Elder Care / Child Care Resources

Life Insurance

Company Sponsored 401K

Relocation Bonus for those who qualify

Recruiter : Kaylee Milewski

PennState Health Job ID #2139-40927. Posted job title : Rn Registered Nurse - Evening Shift - Operating Room

About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

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